TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - HAMLIN TO CREW CHIEF #83 IN 2008

Red Bull Racing Team formally announces Kevin Hamlin to crew chief the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry piloted by Brian Vickers for the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Although the aforementioned Kevin Hamlin shares the same name as a NASCAR development driver, we can assure you that our Hamlin has prior crew chief experience and is a proven winner at NASCAR’s highest level. Our Hamlin’s past crew chief roles include his most recent stint with Dave Blaney’s No. 22 Toyota, preceded by nine years of crew chief duties with RCR drivers including Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. To date, Hamlin has amassed nine Cup wins; five of those with Earnhardt Sr. Despite Hamlin’s “nine” theme, there are no plans to change the No. 83 to No. 89. + FREE QUOTE ELTON SAWYER – Red Bull Racing Team Competition Director: “Finding the right crew chief for the 83 team was a pivotal decision in an effort to restructure the foundation on that team. We need a crew chief with not only the right experience and background to work effectively with our driver and crew, but someone who also shares the same vision for success. We found that package with Kevin Hamlin. Our focus between now and Daytona is not only getting our cars up to speed for the season opener, but also getting Kevin up to speed working with Red Bull, Brian (Vickers) and the 83 team.”